Engine Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton GS2200 Operator's Manual

engine Maintenance

warning Unintentional sparking could cause fire or electric shock resulting
in death or serious injury.
wHen adjusting or Making rePairs to your generator
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it
cannot contact spark plug.
wHen testing For engine sPark
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
carburetor and engine speed adjustment
Never make adjustments to the carburetor or engine speed. The carburetor was set at
the factory to operate efficiently under most conditions. Do not tamper with governor
spring, linkages, or other parts to change the engine speed. If adjustment is required,
see a Briggs & Stratton authorized dealer.
caution Excessively high operating speeds could result in minor injury
and/or generator damage.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
• DO NOT tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to increase engine speed.
• DO NOT modify generator in any way.
oil
oil recommendations
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty Certified oils for best
performance. Other high-quality detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service
SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher. DO NOT use special additives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for the engine. Use the chart
to select the best viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected.
* Below 4°C (40°F) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
** Above 27°C (80°F) the use of 10W30 may cause increased oil consumption. Check
oil level more frequently.
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checking oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every 8 hours of operation.
Keep oil level maintained.
1. Make sure generator is on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill (g), remove oil cap/dipstick and wipe dipstick with
clean cloth. Replace dipstick. Remove and check oil level.
NOTICE DO NOT screw in dipstick when checking oil level.
3. Verify oil is at full mark (a) on dipstick. Replace and tighten oil cap/dipstick.
adding engine oil
1. Make sure generator is on a level surface.
2. Check oil level as described in Checking Oil Level.
3. If needed, slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the full mark on dipstick. DO
NOT overfill.
NOTICE Overfilling with oil could cause the engine to not start, or hard starting.
• DO NOT overfill.
• If over the full mark on dipstick, drain oil to reduce oil level to full mark on dipstick.
4. Replace and tighten oil cap/dipstick.
changing engine oil
If you are using your generator under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in
extremely hot weather, change the oil more often.
caution Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil.
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory
animals.
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T POLLUTE. CONSERVE
RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
change the oil while the engine is still warm from running, as follows:
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it
cannot contact spark plug.
3. Clean area around oil drain plug (H). The oil drain plug is located at base of
engine, opposite carburetor.
4. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a suitable container.
5. Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to add engine oil as described in Adding Engine Oil.
7. Wipe up any spilled oil.
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